Magheralin means music

The four day festival at Ballymacbredan Road kicks off next Thursday (June 17) at 7pm with a Locals Night featuring Signed By Jeff, Envisage, Fuel The Fire, Last Rush, Oracle and Exit. Entry is free to get the festival off to the best possible start.

On Friday (June 18) Christy Moore tribute act Liam Byrne is on stage at 9.15pm. He's followed by Joe Campbell at 11.15pm. Admission is 10.

On Saturday (June 19) recently formed duo Paul Hull and Paula Magill start proceedings off at 9pm. They're followed by Captain Kennedy at 10pm and Bagatelle at 11pm. Entry is 10 on the night and Saturday will also include a fun day and entertainment.

Magheralin Music Festival concludes on Sunday (June 20) with a Country and western session kicking off at 7pm with Hugo Duncan. Nathan Carter takes to the stage at 8.30pm. Admission is 10.

One of the main attractions of the four days is Bagatelle. The Irish rock band were formed in 1978 and are household names thanks to hits like 'Second Violin', 'Love is the Reason' and 'Leeson Street Lady'.

'Summer in Dublin' was an overnight success when it was first released in 1978, and captured the heart of the nation. It was followed by a string of hits which have earned Bagatelle a historic place in Irish rock alongside U2, Thin Lizzy, The Cranberries and Van Morrison.

Bagatelle has shared stages with artists such as Bob Marley, Don McClean, Jose Feliciano and many, many more. They have had albums produced by Phil Coulter and the late great Gus Dudgeon, who produced for David Bowie and Elton John.

Another star turn at the festival is Nathan Carter, billed as the new voice and image of Irish country music. Nathan was born in Liverpool and by the age of 15 he'd won the All Ireland Title for Traditional Singing.

His debut album 'Starting Out' was a terrific success and it opened many doors that would otherwise be firmly locked, to someone so young. In his first year on the music scene, Nathan was invited to 'open' for such Giants of the Irish entertainment industry as Tommy Fleming, Philomena Begley, Big Tom, Jimmy Buckley, Susan McCann and Mike Denver.

His second album 'On The Road' ensured Nathan's rise to stardom continued.

As well as an appearance from Hugh Duncan, the festival also hope to have fellow TV and radio personality John Daly along as special guest on the Saturday night.

For more information go to www.magheralinmusicfestival.com